2012 Women's Soccer Headlines

May 25, 2013
Ali Sadler commits to BSC Women's Soccer program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer program received its final commitment for the upcoming year, as Ali Sadler has completed her intent to enroll in the College and compete for the Panthers beginning this fall.

May 6, 2013
BSC names Larry D. Striplin Athletes of the Year at annual Athletic Awards Banquet
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Birmingham-Southern held its annual Athletic Awards Banquet Monday evening in Bruno Great Hall and named the 2013 Newcomers, Athletes, Teams, and Man and Woman of the Year, as well as the Johnny Johnson Most Inspirational Senior Student Athletes.

March 5, 2013
BSC Promotes Emily Pitek Clifford To Head Women’s Soccer Coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham-Southern Athletic Director Joe Dean Jr., promoted Emily Pitek Clifford to Head Women’s Soccer Coach on Tuesday. Pitek Clifford takes over for Benji Walton, who left after six seasons for a coaching position at Indiana University.

February 17, 2013
BSC Women's Soccer Adds Mary Morgan Prince To 2013 Freshman Class
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Birmingham-Southern Women’s Soccer Head Coach Benji Walton announced on Sunday the addition Mary Morgan Prince, a standout at Vestavia Hills High School, to the Panthers 2013 freshman class.

December 14, 2012
Bailey Kimbell named Honorable Mention NSCAA Scholar All-South Region
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Junior Bailey Kimbell has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Women's College Division Scholar All-Region Honorable Mention Team, it was announced today.

November 27, 2012
BSC Women's Soccer 2012 Season Recap
The members of the BSC Women's Soccer program came to preseason in August knowing they had a young, but talented team ready to conquer a long season with a ferocious and unrelenting approach. What unfolded in the following three months was something that every person associated with the program could be proud of.

November 27, 2012
Soccer teams earn NSCAA Team Academic Awards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern men's and women's soccer teams have both received the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award yet again this year.

November 12, 2012
Seven Panthers earn Women's Soccer All-Conference accolades
ATLANTA, Ga.—Seven Birmingham-Southern women's soccer players have been named to the inaugural All-Southern Athletic Association Teams, the league office announced today.

November 3, 2012
Women's Soccer falls to Rhodes in SAA semifinals, 3-2
DANVILLE, Ky.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team fell to Rhodes College, 3-2, in the semifinals of the Southern Athletic Association Championship, Saturday, at Centre College in Danville, Ky.

November 2, 2012
Women's Soccer wins seventh straight with 2-0 shutout of Oglethorpe in SAA Quarterfinals
DANVILLE, Ky.—Two goals from freshman Jessie Sperry helped the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team defeat Oglethorpe, 2-0, in the first round of the Southern Athletic Association Championship, Friday, in Danville, Ky.

October 30, 2012
Kimbell named SAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
ATLANTA, Ga.—Junior forward Bailey Kimbell has been named the Southern Athletic Association Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for games played Oct. 22-28, the league office announced today.

October 27, 2012
Women's Soccer wins share of SAA regular season title with 3-0 shutout of Millsaps
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—With a 3-0 shutout of Millsaps Saturday evening at the BSC Soccer Park, the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team clinched a share of the Southern Athletic Association regular season championship.

October 21, 2012
Women's Soccer wins fifth straight with 1-0 victory against Oglethorpe
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team won its fifth straight game Sunday afternoon, defeating Oglethorpe 1-0 at BSC Soccer Park.

October 19, 2012
Women's Soccer shuts out Berry, 3-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team recorded its fifth shutout of the season Friday evening with a 3-0 victory over Berry College at BSC Soccer Park.

October 16, 2012
Babbin named SAA Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week
ATLANTA, Ga.—Junior Amanda Babbin has been named Southern Athletic Association Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for games played Oct. 8-14, the league office announced today.

October 15, 2012
Women's Soccer wins third straight with 4-1 victory over Huntingdon
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Four different Panthers scored goals as the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team defeated Huntingdon, 4-1, Monday evening in Montgomery.

October 13, 2012
Women's Soccer shuts out Hendrix, 6-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Junior Amanda Babbin scored two goals and assisted the game-winner in helping the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team shut out Hendrix, 6-0, Saturday evening in BSC Soccer Park.

October 10, 2012
Panthers shut out LaGrange at home, 6-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team shut out LaGrange College at home, 6-0, Wednesday evening at BSC Soccer Park.

October 7, 2012
Late goal lifts No. 10 Centre over BSC, 1-0
DANVILLE, Ky.—A goal in the 79th minute lifted 10th-ranked Centre College to a 1-0 victory over the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team, Sunday afternoon in Danville, Ky.

October 5, 2012
Panthers down Sewanee on the road, 1-0
SEWANEE, Tenn.—A goal from senior Melissa Sweeney in the first half was all the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team needed in a 1-0 win against Sewanee, Friday evening on the road.

September 29, 2012
Women's Soccer opens conference play with 3-2 win against Rhodes
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team opened Southern Athletic Association play this afternoon with a 3-2 victory against Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn.

September 25, 2012
Women's Soccer falls to Covenant on the road, 1-0
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team went on the road again this evening and lost to Covenant College, 1-0.

September 21, 2012
Women's Soccer falls to No. 2 Emory on the road, 6-0
ATLANTA—No. 2 Emory University extended its regular-season win streak to 31 games with a 6-0 shutout of the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team Friday evening at the Woodruff Physical Education Center.

September 16, 2012
Women's Soccer shuts out Agnes Scott, 4-0
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Courtesy of a hat track by junior Bailey Kimbell and a goal from freshman Jessie Sperry, the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team shut out Agnes Scott College at home, 4-0, Sunday afternoon at the BSC Soccer Park.

September 12, 2012
Women's Soccer to face Piedmont at home, Wednesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team will open its home slate tomorrow evening, taking on Piedmont College at 6:30 p.m. at the BSC Soccer Park.

September 12, 2012
Panthers use five second-half goals to defeat Piedmont, 5-2
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team scored five second-half goals to defeat Piedmont, 5-2, Wednesday evening at the BSC Soccer Park.

September 9, 2012
No. 3 Johns Hopkins shuts out BSC, 2-0
RALEIGH, N.C.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team lost to No. 3 Johns Hopkins, 2-0, Sunday afternoon in the Meredith College National Invitational Classic.

September 7, 2012
Follow women's soccer live today against Meredith College!
RALEIGH, N.C.—Follow the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team live today at 4 p.m. CT as the Panthers face Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C.

September 7, 2012
Women's Soccer falls to Meredith on the road, 2-1
RALEIGH, N.C.—A goal from Meredith College in the second half broke the tie to give the Avenging Angels a 2-1 win against the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team Friday evening in Raleigh, N.C.

September 2, 2012
Kimbell hat trick helps lift BSC past Methodist, 6-1
SEWANEE, Tenn.—Courtesy of a hat trick from junior Bailey Kimbell, the Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Sunday, defeating Methodist College, 6-1, at the Sewanee Invitational.

September 1, 2012
Women's Soccer ties with Mississippi College in season opener, 1-1
SEWANEE, Tenn.—The Birmingham-Southern women's soccer team kicked off the season today with a 1-1 tie against Mississippi College at the Sewanee Invitational.